An unusual signet ring that was made in Germany in the early 1900s.It is marked 333. This is the German mark for 8 carat gold, slightly less than 9 carat gold in England. It has rope detail around the plain oval carnelian and stepped shoulders. It sits low on the finger so is practical and good looking to wear by either a man or a woman.}

A good 18ct gold signet ring that was made circa 1920 in France. It is a good strong design and sits low on the finger. It is difficult to find gold signet rings that have not already been engraved with a crest or a monogram, so this ring is ideal if you need to engrave an intaglio of a family crest.}

A striking 14ct gold signet ring that has been set with an oval carnelian with a Masonic intaglio. It is difficult to say when it was made but I would say in the 1940-1950 period.}

An unusual and quite large 14ct gold signet ring set with an octagonal cut bloodstone within a gold frame with ornate scrollwork design shoulders. The bloodstone has an intriguing intaglio of bunches of grapes. Perhaps the original owner had a vineyard. It is of German or Austrian origin and was made circa 1880.'}

A good 18ct gold signet ring that was made in 1900. It has a lovely decorated shank with a fluted design. It has a carnelian in the top that can be engraved with a crest or monogram if wanted. This ring can be worn by either sex.}

A good looking 18ct gold signet ring with an oval bloodstone carved with an intaglio to depict a winged eagle and motto reading 'Rast Ich So Rost Ich.' This translates from German, 'I Rest So I Rust'. It was made in Birmingham in 1967. The eagle symbolises courage, strength and immortality, but it is also considered "king of the skies" and messenger of the highest gods, as they fly higher than any other bird. With these attributed qualities the eagle became a symbol of power and strength in Ancient Rome. What a perfect gift for a powerful man!}

A good 9ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1936. It has been engraved with the head of a spaniel. A must for any dog lovers!}

A good looking 18ct gold ring set with a large oval lapis lazuli stone. Lapis Lazuli is one of the most sought after hard stones. Its deep, celestial blue is the symbol of royalty and honour, gods and power, spirit, vision and truth. Its name comes from the Latin lapis, "stone," and the Persian lazhuward, "blue." It has been carved with an intaglio of a coat of arms. It is an impressive size and would look fantastic on the finger.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that has been set with an amethyst with a carved intaglio of a bird. Above is the motto "Ventis Secundis" Latin for "With Favourable Winds. The intaglio dates from 1830-1880. The mount is later with small diamonds set in to the shoulders. It is an attractive and wearable ring.}

A very good looking 18ct gold ring set with an oval bloodstone that displays red within. The shoulders are a scroll and buckle design. It was made circa 1880 and would be ideal to engrave a crest or monogram on, or just to wear it as is.}

A good Victorian 18ct gold signet ring that was made circa 1880. The carnelian has a carved intaglio of a cockerel's head with an inscription in French "Toujours Pret" meaning "Always ready". This ring would be ideal for someone who has a sense of humour!}

A lovely 18ct gold signet ring set with a carnelian that has a finely carved intaglio of a stag's head. It was made in the 1930s by the well known firm Charles Green & Son. It can be worn by a man or a woman.}

A rare ancient carnelian intaglio depicting Minotaurus attacking a youth. Minotaurus was a monster with a human body and a bull's head. He is said to have been the offspring of Pasiphaë and the bull sent from the sea to Minos, who shut him up in the Cnossian labyrinth, and fed him with the bodies of the youths and maidens whom the Athenians at fixed times were obliged to send to Minos as tribute. The monster was finally slain by Theseus. It is set in a Roman setting in 18ct gold made circa 1820 when the Grand Tour was in full swing and such early treasures were set in ring mounts and sold to the tourists.}

An unusual 18ct white gold ring set with small diamonds around an onyx intaglio with a crest of a stag. There is a motto below. The shank has diamond set shoulders and is decorated with engraved work. It was made circa 1920 in America.}

A good looking 18ct gold signet ring set with an oval bloodstone with an intaglio of three cannons. It was most likely made in Germany in the 1940s.}

A large Georgian 18ct gold ring containing a Roman Carnelian intaglio of a man with a flaming spear. An unusual subject and in good condition.}

A good looking 9ct gold signet ring set with an oval bloodstone which can be engraved if wanted with either a crest or monogram. It was made in Chester in 1908.}

An unusual 14ct gold lapis signet ring with a split shank to the top and a good detailed intaglio of a family crest featuring a shield. Above is a hemet and wings with fleur-de-lis in between. A three-petaled iris flower, the fleur-de-lis is used as the emblem of the kings of France. It was featured on the coat of arms of the British rulers because the British had a alliance with the French.}

A smart 15ct gold man's signet ring. It is set with a shield shaped onyx with a white stripe through it. This is known as banded sardonyx. Engraved on the stone is a Gothic "B". Ideal for all the Brian or Barry's out there!}

A smart 9ct gold signet ring set with a carnelian that has been engraved with a capital "P" with a coronet above. It was made in 1967 in Birmingham.}

A good looking 18ct gold signet ring. It is set with an oval bloodstone which has been engraved with a cockerel's head. A great gift for the man in your life!}

A smart 9ct gold signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio of the Prince of Wales feathers above a coronet and Knight's helmet. Below is a shield which has within a cross and a horn.}

A good quality and very well carved bloodstone signet ring featuring a winged eagle surmounting a helmet, a lion rampant, and guard with central crest.It is 18ct gold.}

A good signet ring set with a very well carved carnelian intaglio of a crest with torso surmounted by an eagle and two flags. It is comfortable to wear and a good size.}